LSA Strategies LLC, a media production and political consulting firm located in Buffalo, NY, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, facing a penalty up to $500,000.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, LSA Strategies devised a scheme to defraud a candidate running for the New York State Senate 60th District between August 20 and September 19, 2012.
The scheme, carried out by Steven M. Casey, involved increasing invoices to the candidate without their knowledge, and then paying himself and LSA the increased amount. In total, Company 1 paid LSA $8,283.59.
The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Stephen Belongia.
Steven M. Casey organized LSA Strategies under the laws of New York State on June 6, 2012.
Sentencing is scheduled for December 1, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Skretny.
Contact for further information: Barbara Burns, PHONE: (716) 843-5817, FAX #: (716) 551-3051.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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